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FEBRUARY 2021
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COMING UP NEW UNIFORM PURCHASE AGREEMENT
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
In the summer of 2019, the Great Plains Regional MLS
February 4; 1:00 pm
(“GPRMLS”) Board of Directors formed a Uniform
Purchase Agreement Task Force comprised of a
RPAC FUNDRAISING TASK FORCE combination of Omaha and Lincoln REALTORS® to
February 8; 2:30 pm prepare a new GPRMLS Uniform Purchase Agreement
that can be used in Omaha, Lincoln and other
DIVERSITY COMMITTEE geographic regions within the GPRMLS service area.
February 9; 11:00 am
Recognizing that both Omaha and Lincoln have had their own forms in use for some time,
the existing OABR and RAL Purchase Agreements were compared and reviewed with the
OABR FOUNDATION MEETING intention of taking the best practices from each.
February 10; 9:00 am
Thank you to all who reviewed the draft Uniform Purchase Agreement and submitted your
SOCIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE feedback. After consideration and review of all responses, the final version of the Great
February 10; 10:00 am Plains Regional MLS Uniform Purchase Agreement has been approved for circulation by
the GPRMLS Board of Directors beginning February 1, 2021.
YPN COMMITTEE
On February 1, with the release of the GPRMLS Uniform Purchase Agreement to all
February 11; 1:30 pm
GPRMLS Participants and Subscribers, the existing OABR and RAL Purchase Agreements
will be removed from circulation. The GPRMLS website, dotloop library, and the zipForms
AFFILIATES COUNCIL library will all feature the new GPRMLS Uniform Purchase Agreement.
February 16; 9:00 am
While the new GPRMLS Uniform Purchase Agreement was designed for use in the Omaha,
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS Lincoln and the wider service area as a user benefit, its use is not mandated. Check with
February 17; 10:00 am your broker for instruction.
Real Estate Attorney, Mark LaPuzza, has prepared two memos and has recorded two
OABR DIRECTORS MEETING
sessions covering what has changed for users of the old forms.
February 24; 10:00 am
For questions regarding the completion of a purchase agreement or other legal advice,
please refer to your attorney. The Nebraska REALTORS® Association membership
includes access to the NRA Legal Hotline. Information on the Legal Hotline is available
through your broker.
RE view OABR DIRECTORY
JANUARY 2021 OMAHA AREA BOARD OMAHA AREA BOARD OF
OF REALTORS® 2021 BOARD REALTORS® ASSOCIATION
OF DIRECTORS STAFF
PRESIDENT MESSAGE Page 3 President Chief Executive Officer
Bill Swanson Doug Rotthaus
President Elect Programs Director
SUPRA PAYMENT UPDATE Page 4 Megan Bengtson Donna Shipley
Secretary/Treasurer Business Support
Crystal Archer Manager
REALTOR® SAFETY Page 5 Porscha Smith
Directors
Herb Freeman Marketing & Events Director
Brad Fricke Jodi Carper
2020 INSTALLATION PHOTOS Pages 6-7 Annali Leach
Denise Poppen Membership and Accounts
Jessica Sawyer Linda McGloin
Angel Starks Patty Colombe
FAIR HOUSING Page 9 Dakotah Smith
Member Services
Ex-Officio Directors Coordinator
Jennifer Bixby Monica Bayles
MEMBERSHIP REPORT Page 10
Susan Clark
Jen Monjaras Governmental Affairs
Eric Petersen Director
Page 11 Perre Neilan
PASSPORT TO PROFESSIONALISM
AFFILIATE ARTICLE Page 13
GREAT PLAINS
REALTORS® MLS, INC GREAT PLAINS
2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGIONAL MLS STAFF
RECHARGE TEASER Page 15
Chair MLS Manager
Jennifer Bixby Denise Mecseji
NAR 2020 PROFILE SUMMARY Page 16 Vice Chair MLS Administator
Dakotah Smith Dakota Ghegan
Secretary/Treasurer
YPN Page 19 John Cherica
Directors
Andy Alloway OMAHA AREA BOARD
Susan Clark OF REALTORS®
Scott Vogt 11830 Nicholas Street
Read the REview online! Herb Freeman Omaha, NE 68154
OmahaREALTORS.com/news
The views and opinions expressed in REALTOR® REview are not necessarily those of the Board
of Directors of the Omaha Area Board of REALTORS® or Great Plains REALTORS® MLS, Inc. All
rights reserved, ©2021. Original material may be reproduced with proper credit. The Omaha Area
Board of REALTORS® is pledged to the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the
community. The Board encourages and supports a marketplace in which there are no barriers to
obtaining housing because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap, or familial status.
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Bill Swanson, 2021 President
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A HOMEOWNER?
Homeownership rates have been slowly eroding in Nebraska over the last few decades. There have been a couple
blips up, but overall it has been steadily declining. The recent high was 71 percent back in 2004; we are now in the 68
percent range. Much of the cause is the lack of affordable housing but new generations of potential homebuyers are
just choosing to rent rather than own.
Why do we need more homeowners? It is critically important to our cities and our state to do all we can to increase
homeownership. Owning a home gives you roots. Homeownership helps prevent ‘brain drain’ in our cities. It is so much
easier to pick up and leave to that job offered out of state if you don’t own your own home.
Ponder for a moment, if you will... We help people buy a chunk of our planet. They get their own piece of the United
States of America, all the way to the center of the earth. If you own a house, you also own some lava… Think about that…
I grew up in a lower middle-class family in North Omaha of which I am extremely proud. My dad was a great dad, my
mom was a great mom, and I feel very blessed. But, we were proverbial renters moving seven times before I was 12.
My dad worked for the railroad and mom was a stay-at-home mom. One day, dad comes home and says, “Doris, guess
what? We are approved for a VA loan to buy our own house!” To which my mom replied, “You can’t get a VA loan, you
were in the Navy!” We laughed about that for years.
So, Mom and Dad went house hunting and found a little 3-bedroom house in Florence for $16,000; the house they
would live in for the rest of their lives. In all the rental houses we lived in, we kept them tidy, but that was about it. The
house we owned, though, was a different story. Right away we set out to improve it: finishing a rec room, adding a wood
stove, new carpet, paint, etc... The memories of that little house on Forest Lawn Avenue – our own house – are my most
precious childhood memories.
I know I’m preaching to the choir talking about pride of ownership, but that’s what we help people do: buy their
own piece of ground and sitting atop is anything from a tiny house to a McMansion. Our role is to be the trusted
professional, helping people get into a position to buy that home; to build wealth so, if need be, use that equity when
the time comes. Equity can put kids through college, fund a startup business, or maybe pay for assisted living for a
family member, or even themselves.
Of course, we know that not everyone can own a home. For those that cannot, we can help our investor clients become
good landlords with good reputations for taking care of their properties and their tenants, all while building a portfolio of
properties for retirement years. For those of us working with flippers, we step-in to help someone buy a house in need
of repair and hopefully sell at a profit, all while helping build up neighborhood values.
That’s what we do folks. That’s the role we have and it’s a damn important one in our clients’ lives.
I feel extremely blessed to have helped well-over a thousand families in their real estate needs. 35 years ago, I fell in
love with helping people get that first house, or bigger house, or when the time comes, help sell that house. How can
you put a price on getting hugs at closings, or the feeling you get when a buyer breaks into tears when you call and tell
them their offer was accepted? When you are in this business long enough, you will get those unsolicited letters from
clients that warm your heart. I can tell you it makes handling the grumpy clients worth it!
Keep doing what you are doing, keep helping people get that piece of ground, and shine on!
Blessings,
Bill
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payments for monthly charges.
Keyholders currently paying via an ACH auto-withdrawal will need
to change their payment option to a debit or credit card now.
To change your payment method, you have several options:
• If you have the Supra eKEY app, the payment can be changed
from ACH to a debit/credit card in the Payment Management
option in the app.
• In SupraWEB, you can select the Billing tab to change their
payment option from ACH to debit/credit card.
• Contact the Supra Call Center at 1-877-699-6787 to change
your payment option.
INSPECTOR SPOTLIGHT
Jessie has been with Home How does you background a home inspector
Standards since 2017 and quickly or past experiences help as much at my
became a highly requested you excel as a home mechanical and construction
inspector. We asked Jessie some inspector? knowledge.
questions: I grew up on a farm in rural
What do you enjoy about
south central Nebraska and
Tell us about your family. home inspecting?
learned basic mechanical and
I have an 8 year old son. He’s I love that every day home
construction skills at a very young
in second grade this year, is inspecting is something new.
age. Since moving to Omaha
very adventurous and loves There is always more to learn,
I worked in construction for 6
going on nature hikes. We live in and mysteries to solve. I’m very
years. I also have a background
midtown and are very involved in focused on visual details by
in education and was a public
neighborhood activities. nature and enjoy the process
school teacher for 3 years. I
of noticing things that are
What do you like to do for enjoyed my time teaching greatly
often overlooked. I particularly
relaxation or fun? and believe it helped learn how
enjoy working with first time
When the weather is good you’ll to simplify and communicate
homeowners, and being able
often find me in my own garden detailed information in a way that
to ensure they feel comfortable
Jessie or volunteering with one of
several community gardens. I
is engaging and easy to follow.
This skill has helped me excel as
in their new home having been
shown how everything works.
Fisher am an artist working in a variety
of mediums including painting,
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The Omaha Area Board of REALTORS® provides
members with access to the latest safety information.
Our goal is to keep REALTORS® safe, following safety
guidelines and using good judgement when meeting
with unknown individuals.
It’s true. REALTORS® face more on-the-job risks
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Installation & Awards
Ceremony
Featuring
Bill Swanson
2021 OABR PRESIDENT
On January 5, 2021, we hosted the first virtual
installation, including an after-party to
congratulate our 2021 directors and executive
team as well as our award winners. Enjoy these
behind-the-scenes photos of the 135th Installation
& Awards Ceremony!
REALTOR®-of-the-Year Outstanding Affiliate
Doug Dohse Summer Franco
Crystal Achievement Award Crystal Achievement Award Crystal Achievement Award Crystal Achievement Award
Jill Anderson Crystal Archer Deda Myhre Joe Gehrki
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Trisha Hoffman-Ahrens Dan Spence Judy Cleveland Lisa Zimmerman Liz Kelly
Julie Lauritsen Drew Haivorson Justin Brown Trevor Schade Doug Riddington
Sonia Macias Nick Nun Jay Brown Gail Randone Jeffery Baumeister
Karen Keithyapp Ian Ziegler Colleen Levier John Rohwer Derek Faulkner
Jennifer Magilton Ross Friehe Paola Neri Mark Hinrich Chris Haberling
Raquel Horton Bill Simmons Theresa Cannon Carmen Bunde Dan Kelley
Kim Swanson Tracy Maldonado Eva Grimes Ashley Rutland Heidi Steskal
Katherine Benak Annali Leach Sherri Hinkel Josh Bundren Denise Erickson
Connie Betz Thomas Christoffersen Trac Burkhardt Chris Beaton Jody Stark
Sandy Beck Robert Anthony Gina Todero Dan Zimmerman Kathy Wickstrom
Ryan Kluthe Julie Sweet Amber Barr Monica Henderson Shannon Leise
TJ Jackson Rachael Schreiner Dana Gonzales Lisa Andrews Michael Burke
Lisa Harris Michelle Gustafson Kim Swanson Jeff Allen Badangli Maran
Scott Gavin Dave Coover Amy Bordersen Andrea Lane Cassandra Keller
Megan Owen Ben Matheny May Yapp Jenna Jacupke Cindy Andrew
Sarah Maier Matt Donahue Tom Ackley Abel Memile Julie Lorraine
Brittney McAllister Reece Cambell Wendy Ditoro Travis Jelkin Rena Herbert
Kim Stephens Scott Simon Joe Westerhaus Mark Salkin Alison Burns
Rachel Nun Jennifer Morgan Trina Ciochon Brandon Frans Gayla Leathers
Vericona Martinez Lindsey Camero Shelly Beutler Mamie Jackson Aaron Hasley
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the key to ending If recent events have taught us anything, it’s this:
we have more work to do. Racism is real,
discrimination
tragically so. Discrimination, in all its forms, still
casts a long shadow in this country, and too
many are being denied the opportunities that all
in real estate Americans deserve. Our commitment to the
diverse communities we serve starts with a
isn’t this ad. Code of Ethics. Our code sets a higher standard
for fairness in housing than any federal law, it’s
backed by a culture of member accountability,
and it extends to our work on Capitol Hill, where
we continue to advocate for meaningful change.
At the National Association of REALTORS® we
believe that fairness is worth fighting for, and we
won’t stop until the fight is won. Because that’s
who we are.
If you experience or witness discrimination
in real estate, we urge you to report it.
Visit hud.gov/fairhousing to file a complaint
with the Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
REALTORS® are members of the National Association of REALTORS®
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CERTIFICATIONS MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Susan Rauth, NextHome Signature Real Estate - Pricing
See the full membership report at:
Strategy Advisor (PSA)
OmahaREALTORS.com/membership-report
Wade Karren, Nebraska Realty - Military Relocation
Profession (MRP) DECEMBER ACTIVITY MO YTD
Kellie Murphy, NextHome Signature Real Estate - Military
New REALTOR® Members 7 380
Relocation Profession (MRP)
Resignations 28 267
PERSONALS MEMBERSHIP (As of Jan. 1) 2020 2019
Congratulations to:
Designated REALTORS® 206 199
• Erik Hoffman, Nebraska Realty on his new baby girl, REALTOR® 2848 2717
Addison Marie Hoffman REALTOR® Emeritus 73 69
TOTAL REALTORS® 3127 2985
Condolences to:
• the family, friends and co-workers of REALTOR® Institute Affiliate 71 67
Mickey Sodoro, NP Dodge Real Estate who tragically Affiliate Full Members 164 184
died December 29 Affiliate eKey Only 161 156
• Deda Myhre, Nebraska Realty on the recent passing TOTAL AFFILIATES 404 417
of her father-in-law
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qualif ications
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Attend 2 OABR Social Events
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REALTOR® REview 11THANK YOU
To These Realtors ® for Selling a Home in 2020!
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Chelsea Mollak Berkshire Hathaway Mamie Jackson Berkshire Hathaway Karl Compton Hike Real Estate Shelly Ragan Next Home
Denise Poppen Berkshire Hathaway Mary Mueller Berkshire Hathaway Justin Gomez Hike Real Estate AJ Chedel (3) Next Home
Katie Weinert Berkshire Hathaway Mike Evans Berkshire Hathaway John Hansen Hike Real Estate Lynn Aarhus NP Dodge
Derek Faulkner Berkshire Hathaway Roland Manuel (2) Berkshire Hathaway Kimberly Rempel Home Real Estate Matt Filipi (2) NP Dodge
TJ O’Leary Berkshire Hathaway Julie Lorraine Berkshire Hathaway Craig Johnson Johnson Realty Bonnie Skartvedt NP Dodge
Cindy Robarge Berkshire Hathaway Anne McGargill Berkshire Hathaway Rachel Tiller Keller Wiliams Maria Polinsky NP Dodge
Tabitha Cooper Berkshire Hathaway Shona Emsick Berkshire Hathaway Sherri Hinkel Keller Williams Thomas Helligo NP Dodge
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Chris Egan Berkshire Hathaway Ritika Golej Berkshire Hathaway Aaron Aulner Keller Williams Mickey Sodoro NP Dodge
Joe Hoagland Berkshire Hathaway Sheila Irish Berkshire Hathaway Jim Marriott Marriott Real Estate Group Phyllis Young NP Dodge
Cindy Hartzell Berkshire Hathaway Rich Edwards Berkshire Hathaway Tirumala Chengalasetty Maxim Realty Tammy McChesney NP Dodge
Jason Birnstihl Berkshire Hathaway Mike Miller Berkshire Hathaway Sarina McNeel (3) Nebraska Realty Robin Philips NP Dodge
Rachel Skradski Berkshire Hathaway Shawn Kliewer Berkshire Hathaway Erin Schumacher Nebraska Realty Paul Roth NP Dodge
Clay Nicholson Berkshire Hathaway Tracy Morgan Berkshire Hathaway Jen Hall Nebraska Realty Kris Nelson NP Dodge
Michelle Roy Berkshire Hathaway Carrie Christensen Berkshire Hathaway Jessica Rangel Nebraska Realty Maria Polinsky NP Dodge
Laura Putnam Berkshire Hathaway Richard Begley Better Homes & Gardens Dan Riegel Nebraska Realty Jeanne Patrick NP Dodge
Scot Ballan Berkshire Hathaway Neil Galas (3) Better Homes & Gardens Rick Nelson (3) Nebraska Realty Kristen Wehner Jacobsen NP Dodge
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Christine Gibson Berkshire Hathaway Jay Mirales Better Homes & Gardens Josh Richardson Nebraska Realty Lauren Parks NP Dodge
Matt Beers Berkshire Hathaway Ethan Brown (3) Better Homes & Gardens Jeanne Anderson Nebraska Realty Kristen Kirwan NP Dodge
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charlestonhomesomaha.comAFFILIATE SPOTLIGHT
DON’T DO IT AND SUCCEED IN 2021
BY PK KOPUN, CENTRIS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
In our industry, we are off and running. We all Like a world-class athlete or a high-level
know how disruptive 2020 was to our health, energy, executive, these three R’s might propel you to your
vitality, and more. For that reason let’s resolve to make A-game, to your work place and your family. Here is
2021 an epic year! To make that happen, I propose the another “don’t” for you. Don’t leave your A-game all at
three R’s: Resolve, reduce, and remove. What is your the work place only to crawl out of the office at night and
plan to make 2021 your best year yet? Most of the time I bring your D-game home to your family. Your family is your
set goals and make to do lists that I want to work on. This team and they deserve your intentional and purposeful
year, I am changing what doesn’t bring me closer to my interaction. Your vibe and your energy matters at work,
goals or objectives. and they matter at home. My new mentor and coach,
Jonathan Roache, advises us to self-care in order to
This year, I have decided to get rid of things that upgrade our vibe and energy wherever we go. Darren
need to be abandoned and I want to soar upward to new Hardy said in his book, “Compound Effect,” that “we make
heights of achievement. My list now consists of what to our choices and our choices make us.” I also learned from
drop, what to stop, and what to eliminate. Some examples Darren Hardy’s broadcast, “I take care of me so I can take
of this “not to do list” might be not drinking more than one care of you.”
glass of wine or beer a night, or not blowing off scheduled
workout times. What about refraining from checking social Make it an epic 2021! Only action matters!
media all day long? That is one of mine, right there. If you
know what is tripping you up, get rid of it. This “not to do
list” is hard, naturally, but to grow, to be better, to make it
the best year ever, it is necessary.
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What can you get rid of that doesn’t seem bad,
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but it is getting in the way, slowing you down? What can
Affiliate Council meetings to see what
you stop or eliminate from your agenda, from your life?
we’re all about!
Does watching hours of TV news daily, sitting through
multiple football games every weekend, sipping daily
lattes from Starbucks, skipping workouts, binge-watching February 16 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am
TV, or staying up too late sound familiar? These bad habits March 16 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am
can keep you from proper self-care, preventing you from April 20 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am
what you could be doing that will ultimately contribute to
your success.
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There are many reasons to join Women's Council, from education to building relationships. One of my favorites is
the camaraderie that you experience during our time spent together. Through the planning of our events, get
togethers and travel you really get to know one another on a more personal level, which makes you want to help
each other succeed even more!
Our Board Retreat is another layer to building that “sister”-hood. This is where we make our plan of attack for the
upcoming year and review our standing rules and by-laws. It was here where I connected with my board and learned
more about these AWESOME ladies!! I also was so lucky to be able to have a virtual happy hour with the past
presidents from Women’s Council. It was quite humbling that they took time out of their day to share their
experiences and wisdom with me. And to think-they know my name!! :)
I love really delving in and learning more about people and finding that common ground. In 2020, due to the
pandemic we weren’t able to travel and really were stripped of the opportunity to spend more time together. We
are hoping we are able to get that opportunity this year - fingers crossed for San Diego in Fall of 2021!!
- Jen Monjaras, President
You won’t want to miss the event of the month on February 11th @ Champions at 9am. It’s our
Annual RPAC meeting where we see what our RPAC advocates are doing for REALTORS® and the
industry. Come for the Bacon-stay for the Education!
THANKS TO OUR DOUBLE DIAMOND SPONSORS FOR YOUR SUPPORT
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Characteristics of Home Buyers Home Selling and Real Estate Professionals
• First-time buyers made up 31% of all home buyers, • 77% of recent sellers contacted only one agent
a dip from last year’s 33%. before finding the right agent they worked with to
• The typical buyer was 47 years old this year, and sell their home.
the median household income for 2019 rose again • 91% of sellers listed their homes on the Multiple
this year to $96,500. Listing Service (MLS), which is the number one
source for sellers to list their home.
Characteristics of Homes Purchased
• Most recent buyers who purchased new homes Home Buyers Before and During COVID-19
were looking to avoid renovations and problems • Buyers who purchased after March were more like-
with plumbing or electricity at 44%. Buyers who ly to purchase a multi-generational home at 15%
purchased previously-owned homes were most compared to 11% who purchased before April.
often considering a better overall value at 35%. • 57% of buyers who purchased during the pandem-
• Home prices increased slightly this year to a me- ic purchased in a suburban location, compared
dian of $272,500 among all buyers. Buyers typi- with 50% of pre-pandemic buyers.
cally purchased their homes for 99% of the asking
price. Home Sellers Before and During COVID-19
• The top reason for sellers before April to sell their
The Home Search Process home was because they wanted to be closer to
• For 43% of recent buyers, the first step that they friends and family. Home sellers who sold their
took in the home buying process was to look on- home after March were more likely to report the
line at properties for sale, while 18% of buyers first main reason for selling was because their home
contacted a real estate agent. was too small.
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